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Old 01-03-2012, 12:15 AM
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Red face Ready To Build?

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Originally Posted by CPMcGraw
I've got to rehab mine. The ST-5 connector tube became crimped after one of its flights, and not due to hangar rash or landing impact, either. I'm a bit nervous about using anything over an A8 in power; I think if I get around to building a second one, I'll use a 13mm mount. It really doesn't need more power than that for good flights.
The Ready To Build (RTB) version is much heavier, but I'm afraid that adding a couple of 13mm engine casings inside the ST-5 tube would make it REALLY heavy.

The Prometheii are a couple of more projects currently on the back burner.

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